Happy Hamburger Day 2010

Took advantage of Hamburger Day at Brothers Burger. Thanks to hubby's cousin for the treat. Yohan didn't care much about the burger but he enjoyed the fries and onion rings. :)

Happy Meal features Shrek the Final Chapter

I still remember back in 2007, Yohan collected Happy Meal Shrek 3 characters. Almost three years later, Happy Meal is featuring the cute characters again.  After a eating few Happy Meals, the gang is complete. You'll see familiar faces but you'll notice a definite change in some.

Gingy, Little Wooden Puppet, Puss In Boots, Brogan, Princess Fiona, Donkey and Shrek


"It ain't ogre 'til it's ogre!"

"After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's on ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks.What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a 'real ogre' , Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmakers, Rumpelstiltskin.Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one true love." - source

Kindness Goes a Long Way

This post is dedicated to Jo of Wits and Nuts. I would like her belated Happy Birthday and Happy 2nd Blog Anniversary. To celebrate these two special occasions, she is having a
blog giveaway.

Jo's challenge: Make someone you personally know AND a stranger (or not so stranger) happy (happier) or feel better.

Someone I Know

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless." - Mother Teresa

I'm blessed to have a kind and nurturing yaya (nanny). She has taken good care of me since I was a baby. I'm thankful that she decided to stay with our family through the years. She is like a second mom to me.

Just the other day I embraced my yaya and whispered "I love you." I'm sure she knows how much she means to me but I'm sure saying the words aloud made her feel good and vise versa.

Not So Stranger

"When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel." - Harold Kushner

A few days ago while I was making a cheese sandwich for my son, I heard the distinctive sound of the grass cutter outside. I checked and saw two village maintenance personnel cutting the grass in the nearby vacant lots. I hurriedly made two more sandwiches and asked our household helper to give it to the working men outside. The men conveyed their thanks. It was a very small gesture but it felt good knowing that I was able to do something nice that day.

Weekend Snapshot #80 - Ice Age 3 Happy Meal

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My son is looking forward to watching Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Hubby and I promised to take him to the movie theater soon. Yohan was glad to dropped by McDonald's to take advantage of the current Happy Meal featuring characters from the said movie.

McDonald's Twister Fries

Yohan's first three choices are Manny, Diego and Momma Dino. He also recently acquired Sid and Ruby (not included in the photo). He needs three more to complete the set.

Weekend Snapshot #72

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Ferrari Model Cars 2009

Last December 2007, hubby collected 6 Ferrari toy model cars in one of Shell's promotions. This year, Shell has come up with 7 new Ferrari cars with real engine sounds.

We started with three models. My hubby, son and I each had our turn to pick one ...

Our first Ferrari batch.

Hubby's pick: FXX

My pick: 599 GTB Fiorano

Yohan's pick: F430 Challenge

After a few weeks, we were able to complete all 7 cars. I took this photo last night...

Yohan's complete Ferrari toy model cars.

You still have until May 17, 2009 to collect all 7 new Ferrari models.

Get a Chance To Win a Wii & Wii Fit

I love intereactive computer games. It's something that you and your whole family can enjoy. If you're not familiar with Wii, let me tell you that it's a revolutionary gaming system. Perhaps, you've experienced playing with older games with all sorts of cords plugged between the console and your television. Nintendo Wii has removed the need for these cords. You can now enjoy games the wireless way. It's an amazing and modern way of playing computer games.

I'm very interested in the Wii Fit. I find it so cool that one product combines both fun and fitness. Nintendo has made this possible through Wii. Just imagine keeping in shape but having loads of fun at the same time.

Do you like freebies, contests and giveaways? If yes, then I have good news for you. You can click on the link and you might just get the chance to Win A Wii & Wii Fit From LeapFish. This cool prize will be given to a lucky winner on March 23, 2009 so you still have time to head on to the site to join. Take advantage of this cool contest and you might just bring home a brand new Wii & Wii Fit.


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Maver's Blog Birthday Bonanza

My blog pal and grade school classmate, Maver of Gossip Gehl is celebrating her 1st blog anniversary in just seven days. She's giving away a Smart Prepaid Broadband Kit! Check out her Blog Birthday Bonanza to learn more.

XML Contest

Are you fond of online contests and quizzes? If you like the chance to win exciting prizes ranging from small prizes like t-shirts to grand prizes like Nintendo Wii, you can check out this xml contest. You can also win complimentary technical conferences. This is perfect for developers to show off thier XML skills. The Search for the XML Superstar is open to professionals and students from different parts of the globe.

Interested to register? Here are some of the possible contests that the site offers:

• Video Contest
  
• Gadget Contest
  
• Query Contest
  
• Ported App Contest1
  
• XML2 Contest

Happy Meal features Madagascar 2

I like to shake it! Shake it!

Looks like we'll be eating a lot of Happy Meals again. Starting today (Nov. 4), McDonald's Phil. is featuring the characters of Madagascar 2 in Happy Meal. My son is a big fan of the Madagascar movie and he's looking forward to the sequel (Madagascar: Escape to Africa) to be shown this week. He's very excited about the Madagascar toys. Hubby and I will get him some within the week.

I noticed that there's a new character, Moto Moto. Is he perhaps the love interest of Gloria? I smell a love triangle in the air. What will happen to poor Melman? Ha! Ha! Actually, I have no idea. I'll find out when I watch the movie soon.

photo source

Jollibee Hug & Share Plush Toy

Last year hubby got Yohan the Jollibee Music Maker (videoke and mp3 amplifier). Today I surprised Yohan with a limited-edition Jollibee Hug & Share plush toy. It holds a heart that plays Jollibee’s 30th anniversary theme song when pressed. You can avail of this cute collectible at any Jollibee store nationwide. Each toy costs P300 and part of the proceeds will go to the "Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko" project.

left: Jollibee Music Maker (videoke and mp3 amplifier)
right: Limited Edition Jollibee Hug and Share plush toy

Best Pals

"Bida ang saya." (Jollibee tag line)

Lalaine's Giveaway

I love giveaways! My blog pal Lalaine is having one called "From Thailand With Love - Give away". She's giving these beautiful Thai Decorative Letter Holders. The giveaway is open to all. The contest will end on July 3o, 8:00 pm Thailand time. The winners will be announced the following day at 8:00 pm. Click on the image below and you'll be directed to her site. Good luck!

Create Your Own Ice-Cream Flavor

I love ice-cream. It's a perfect snack, dessert and sweet reward after a long day. I have always been fond of eating ice-cream since I was young. I remember how excited my younger brother and I whenever our parents brought home ice-cream. We also enjoyed going to the ice-cream parlor. My love for ice-cream hasn't diminished a bit. My whole family loves eating this cold and yummy dessert. My favorite flavor is Mint Pistachio; my husband likes Mango while my son loves Chocolate ice-cream. Each one of us has our own favorite flavor.

I'm sure many of you enjoy ice-cream as much as I do. I wonder, what’s your favorite flavor? Perhaps there’s a certain flavor that you’ve always dreamed of but have never tasted before. If that’s the case, this is your chance. Join in on the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience. Have a great time in the iMix America Contest. This Awesome Coldstone Contest is open for youngsters, ages 13 – 19. Simply make your Signature Creation using the ingredients found at any Cold Stone Creamery. Give your Signature Creation the perfect name and ask your family and friends to try your creation and vote for it online. The more votes you get for your Creation, the more chances of winning. Voting ends on December 31, 2008 and the winner will be announced on January 2009.

Please Help Me Win in Leah's Contest

Hi Friends,

Christmas is just around the corner. I'm sure many of you are just as excited as I am. Are you done with your Christmas shopping? If you are, then good for you. I still have to do more shopping ... or rather more stretching of the budget to buy gifts. :)

In light of the Christmas spirit, I would like to ask for a little help in a contest that my friend, Leah of Mga Muni-Muni is hosting on her blog. All you have to do is click the button below. It will direct you to her site and it will be counted as one point for me.


Thank you for being so kind. Sorry if I haven't done much visiting lately. It's Yohan's Christmas Party in school tomorrow and after that is Christmas break. Yippee! I'll have more time to spare visiting my favorite blogs. Take care!

Christmas Exchanges

2007 Christmas Ornament Exchange

Kailani is hosting a Christmas Ornament Exchange.

~ Ornaments should cost between $8 - $10 + shipping.
~ This exchange will be open to anyone world-wide.

Find out the complete details here.

Amy's Card Exchange

Amy is inviting bloggers to have a Christmas Card Exchange. Interested to exchange cards? Visit Amy and learn more here.

$25 Worth of Starbucks Coffee

If you haven't read my earlier post about KK's coffee delight, then better head there now and get a chance to win $25 worth of Starbucks coffee.

Coffee Break

"How sweet coffee tastes! Lovlier than a thousand kisses, sweeter than Muscatel wine!"~ Johann Sebastian Bach (Coffee Cantata)

My friend KK is giving away $25 worth of Starbucks coffee. It's open to all bloggers, so what are you waiting for? Find out more how to score that free Starbucks coffee now.

Talking about Starbucks, what do you usually order when you go there? I like mocha frappuccino and a piece of pastry or slice of cake.

Sticky Post :: Please Help Me Win My Own Domain Name with Hosting

Sticky Post (until Oct. 31, 2007)
For more recent posts, kindly scroll down.

Update: Oct. 25, 2007: Thank you to everyone who have supported me in my wish to win my own domain. It's very heartwarming to know that so many have taken time and effort to help me. I will always be grateful for your kindness whether I win or not. Final results will be announced by KK on Oct. 31, 2007.

As of Oct. 24, 2007, another person is on the lead. For those who have not yet clicked the big heart, please do so. Your click will be truly appreciated. For those who already clicked it, thank you very much. Google Analytics count per IP visit so one click will do. However, a person can visit multiple times from different IPs.

Take care everyone!

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Dear friends,

If it's not too much to ask, I hope you can help me win in my friend's blog contest.

My friend and fellow mom, KK of My Good Finds is celebrating her birthday and she is in a generous mood. She invited me to join the contest she is hosting on her blog.

The prize? free domain registration with hosting for 5 years on a Linux server.

Bandwidth Allotment: 250,000 MB or 244.1 GB transfer
Diskspace Allotment: 5,000 MB or 4.9 GB
With Wordpress and SQL database enabled.

What can you do to help me?

Kindly click on the heart below. It will direct you to KK's site. Please comment on her post. The blogger who can convince the most number of readers to visit her blog wins. The contest started October 15, 2007 and will end on October 31, 2007 12:00 midnight US Eastern time. The winner will be announced on November 1st, 2007 at 12 noon US Eastern time.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.